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Yannis · 31st July 2006, 05:45 PM

It is a 19th century (or earlier) peshkabz from Afghanistan. Not karud, karud has straight blade. Wootz blade. Nice unusual color of the ivory on the hilt. Original scabbard in worn condition. Beautiful piece!

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31st July 2006, 05:45 PM	#2
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	It is a 19th century (or earlier) peshkabz from Afghanistan. Not karud, karud has straight blade. Wootz blade. Nice unusual color of the ivory on the hilt. Original scabbard in worn condition. Beautiful piece! WELCOME TO THE FORUM